Carers WA values its dedicated and skilled employees and aims to create a flexible, supportive and family and carer friendly workplace. Carers WA actively supports diversity and inclusion, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, neurodiverse people, carers and people with disability to apply.

We want to provide a space for everyone to have the best experience through the recruitment process, please tell us how we can best support you.

The Wellness and Social Support Officer role with Carers WA is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026. The position attracts a salary of $83,850 p.a., plus super, salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% leave loading) and 2 wellness days per annum.

About Carers WA:

Carers WA is the peak body representing the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia and is part of a national network of Carers Associations providing a range of support services, supporting Carers across Western Australia. Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have disability, mental health challenges, a chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.

Carers WA will support and provide you with:

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Flexibility and work/life balance
• Access to EAP services
• A competitive salary, including salary packaging and added leave
• Training and development opportunities, pertinent to your role

Position Description:

The Wellness and Social Support Officer role is required to oversee and grow the Carers WA Social Support Program, with the aim of reducing social isolation and increasing social interaction for carers.

The program encompasses social support groups and wellness events designed to introduce carers to supportive peer and social networks within their own local area or community, thereby improving their emotional and physical health and empowering them to be pro-active in their caring role. This role would continue to deliver on these areas of program support and develop new opportunities for growth state-wide.

The Social Support program works in partnership with other Carers WA State and Federally funded programs and acts as a referral and entry point to other internal support services. Working in a close-knit supportive team, this role plays an integral part in ensuring carers are supported and have access to appropriate and timely services.

Carers WA promotes a workplace free of physical and psychological harm, however, acknowledges that some roles and inherent actions of our business mean there may be exposure to traumatic narratives. In these instances, and where possible, Carers WA will mitigate the impact of this exposure. Typical stressors associated with this role may include exposure to traumatic narratives and difficult situations.

Essential Selection Criteria:

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the community services sector.
2. Experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers.
3. Project skills and experience (including project planning and delivery).
4. High level of interpersonal and communication, both written and verbal.
5. Skills in public speaking at a variety of events, including expos and workshops.
6. Intermediate level competency using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, and/or customised client databases, as well as virtual communication modes (phone, skype, Zoom).
7. Ability to multi-task and prioritise with highly developed time management skills.
8. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
9. Current C class drivers’ licence, National Police Clearance issued within the last 3 months (to be provided upon employment) and current Working with Children Check.

Applications close on Friday 18th April, 2025.

• Carers WA reserve the right to begin the recruitment process and withdraw the position prior to the close date/time.
• Applications must include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two professional referees. Applications can be submitted online via this recruitment platform.

Position description for this role is available upon request from [email protected].

Carers WA is a Carer Friendly Accredited organisation and supports a zero harm workplace culture to all internal and external stakeholders.

To learn more about working with Carers WA, we encourage you to visit our website www.carerswa.asn.au